The Parent Report With Doug Cope

WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with author and psychologist Jean Twenge about how digital devices are having dramatic effects on the development of young people and how today's super-connected kids are growing up less prepared for adulthood.

WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Rachel Narr at the University of Virginia who lead a study of 169 adolescents over 10 years and says close friendships at age 15 could mean less anxiety, depression, and more self-worth down the road at age 25.

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WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Rachel Narr at the University of Virginia who lead a study of 169 adolescents over 10 years and says close friendships at age 15 could mean less anxiety, depression, and more self-worth down the road at age 25.

WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Dr. Michelle Wong at Johns Hopkins University who says that walk or play can be a big benefit in combating one of the biggest health challenges facing kids today.

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WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Dr. Michelle Wong at Johns Hopkins University who says that walk or play can be a big benefit in combating one of the biggest health challenges facing kids today.

WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Lorrie Walker, Technical Advisor and Training Manager at Safe Kids Worldwide, about how only 50% of parents pay attention to the top tether on forward facing car seats which is important because it anchors the seat and keeps it from jerking forward during a sudden stop.

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WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Lorrie Walker, Technical Advisor and Training Manager at Safe Kids Worldwide, about how only 50% of parents pay attention to the top tether on forward facing car seats which is important because it anchors the seat and keeps it from jerking forward during a sudden stop.

WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Doctor Elizabeth Englander, a psychology professor at Bridgewater State University, about how the percentage of kids who own cell phones at a very young age has grown enormously over the years.

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WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Doctor Elizabeth Englander, a psychology professor at Bridgewater State University, about how the percentage of kids who own cell phones at a very young age has grown enormously over the years.

WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Dr. Kavita Parikh at Children's National Health System in Washington, D.C. about their review that shows almost 40% of parents falsely believe their child doesn't know where weapons are stored in the house.

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